Ethikos Editor’s Weekly Picks: How to Hire Patient People

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How to Hire Patient People

Bruce Weinstein for The Compliance & Ethics Blog:
I once saw a photograph of a dandelion plant. On its own, that image wouldn’t be anything special: dandelions are everywhere. But these dandelions were nestled atop a small mound of asphalt. Somehow they had managed to push through this seemingly impermeable barrier and reach their goal: bathing in sunlight and fresh air. Read more

What Does It Take to Foster a “Culture of Responsibility” like the U.S. Army’s?

Edward (Ned) Smith and Col. Brian Halloran for Kellogg Insight:
In many organizations, it is all too common to see coworkers throw one another under the bus. Some of us may have even engaged in some finger-pointing ourselves when a project went south, or when a big pitch landed with a thud. After all, nobody enjoys being perceived as a failure, even to herself. Read more

When Mentorship Crosses Cultures, Both Sides Learn

Jelena Zikic for Harvard Business Review:
Everyone knows that mentoring relationships are one important avenue for professional learning. Young people are taught to seek out senior executives in their organization, function, industry, or geographical location who can help them learn the ropes, share knowledge, teach new skills, broaden their network and, in some cases, fast track their careers. Read more

Five Things You Owe Your Boss – And Five You Don’t

Liz Ryan for Forbes:
When you take a job, you owe your employer a good day’s work every workday. You owe your employer your concentration and your best effort, whether you’re working on something interesting and fun, or the most boring and tedious work imaginable. Read more

How to Lead Employees Away from Bribery’s Temptations

Steve Watkins for Investor’s Business Daily:
Richard Bistrong knew he was breaking laws when he took part in bribery to win contracts with foreign governments, but he couldn’t help himself. “I was never thinking anyone else was within earshot,” he told IBD. “The more I didn’t get caught, the more I thought I wouldn’t get caught. And the more I saw it, the more I thought it was the norm.” Read more

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